Part Time Occupational Therapist
We require a dynamic, skilled and highly motivated occupational Therapist to work within the Older Adults Community Team in Newark:
You will be expected to: -
- Manage a complex caseload including moving and handling and assist colleagues with safeguarding decision work.
- Support managers to meet the departments’ performance and service delivery requirements, to manage systems effectively and to work positively within a culture of change.
- The ability to be resilient and effective in supporting staff and managers in the current challenging financial climate.
Effective communication, organisational and IT skills are essential. You must also be able to work on your own initiative and meet deadlines whilst working under pressure, and have an awareness of and a commitment to Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety policy/procedures.
These posts carry an authorised car user allowance or taxi service for disabled employees. Appointments to these posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring service check.
You can expect to receive regular supervision and to access professional development opportunities.
Applicants must have a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and be registered with the HCPC.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 22nd December - times to be confirmed.
For further information in relation to this post please contact Lynn Ellis (01623 520544)
Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
This vacancy is closed to applications.